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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.19, 19.74 and 11.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.19, 19.74 and 11.49 is: 17.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.19 : 19.74 = 11.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.19/19.74 = 11.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.19x = 19.74 × 11.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.19x = 226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226.81/13.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.20

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